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25 November 2025

Optica announces 2026 Fellows class.

121 members from 23 countries have been elected as Fellows for their outstanding contributions and service to Optica and the community

WASHINGTON — The Board of Directors of Optica, Advancing Optics and Photonics Worldwide, recently elected 121 members from 23 countries to the Society’s 2026 Fellow Class. Optica Fellows are selected based on several factors, including outstanding contributions to research, business, education, engineering, and service to Optica and our community.

“It is my pleasure to welcome the 2026 class of Optica Fellows,” said Jim Kafka, 2025 Optica President. “These members exemplify Optica’s core values through their innovative and impactful work, which is advancing the science of light. Congratulations, and thank you for your dedication to Optica and our field.”

Fellows are Optica members who have served with distinction in the advancement of optics and photonics. The Fellow Members Committee, led by Cristina Masoller, Universitat Politecnica de Catalunya, Spain, reviewed 239 nominations submitted by current Fellows. The Committee thanks all the nominators and references for supporting this important program. As Fellows can account for no more than 10 percent of the total membership, the election process is highly competitive. Candidates are recommended by the Fellow Members Committee and approved by the Awards Council and Board of Directors.

The new Fellows will be honored at Optica conferences and events throughout 2026.

https://www.optica.org/about/newsroom/news_releases/2025/optica_announces_2026_fellows_class/